Today at the National Shooting Sports Foundation Import/Export Conference, I inquired of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF or BATFE), as to the requirements for a refund of one's previously paid Special Occupation Tax (SOT) that I previously blogged about here. Gary Schiable, the Prophet of the NFA Branch and everything NFA, … Continue reading Federal Firearms Licensee SOT Refund, Pt 2.
News Regarding NFA Applications – Enlongated Approval Times Could Be Coming to an End!!!
Today at the National Shooting Sports Foundation Import/Export Conference, Steve Albro, Chief of ATF's Firearms/Explosives Services Division informed the attendees that that the elongated NFA approval process (Forms 1s and Forms 4s that are currently taking 6-8 months for approval) could be coming to an end! He started out by explaining, as I have previously … Continue reading News Regarding NFA Applications – Enlongated Approval Times Could Be Coming to an End!!!
Can Your Employer Drop your Health Insurance Benefits While Out On Workers’ Compensation?
By Karl Voigt We are often asked by clients if their employer can drop their Health insurance benefits while they are out on Workers' Compensation. Unfortunately, the short answer is "Probably yes." There is no law in Pennsylvania that requires an employer to pay for health insurance premiums while you are disabled from work due … Continue reading Can Your Employer Drop your Health Insurance Benefits While Out On Workers’ Compensation?
What is Alimony Pendedelenteeaa? (aka What is Alimony Pendente Lite?)
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Alimony pendente lite, which stands for alimony pending litigation, can be quite a mouthful for clients. Unfortunately, the confusion surrounding alimony pendente lite does not stop with its pronunciation! While alimony pendente lite, or APL, is a complicated subject, it is important to have a basic understanding of this form … Continue reading What is Alimony Pendedelenteeaa? (aka What is Alimony Pendente Lite?)
Prince Law Offices P.C./FICG’s Third Bi-Annual Machine Gun Shoot – Oct 20, 2012
Prince Law Offices, P.C./Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) will be hosting the third bi-annual machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club on October 20, 2012. Eastern Lancaster Rod and Gun Club is located at 966 Smyrna Road, Kinzers, PA 17535. It will start at 11am and go until 4pm. From 11am … Continue reading Prince Law Offices P.C./FICG’s Third Bi-Annual Machine Gun Shoot – Oct 20, 2012
Can You, as an FFL, Obtain a Refund of Your SOT? The Answer May Surprise You.
On occasion the issue arises as to whether a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) can obtain a refund of his/her/its Special Occupation Tax that was previously paid but not utilized. There is very little information on this topic and there are no regulations that speak to it directly. However, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and … Continue reading Can You, as an FFL, Obtain a Refund of Your SOT? The Answer May Surprise You.
How Do They Calculate Alimony in Pennsylvania?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Clients who are economically dependent on their spouses always want to know: how do they calculate alimony in Pennsylvania? Unfortunately, the answer is far more difficult to explain than the calculation of spousal support or alimony pendente lite. The goal of this article is to explain what the court considers … Continue reading How Do They Calculate Alimony in Pennsylvania?
Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince Featured on Examiner.com
We are proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince of Prince Law Offices, P.C. was featured in a blog article on Examiner.com written by David Codrea, who writes for Gun Rights Examiner. Mr. Cordrea is also a field editor for GUNS Magazine, and a blogger at The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance. The article … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince Featured on Examiner.com
In Pennsylvania, What Happens if We Divorce Without Dividing Our Property?
By Matthew T. Hovey, Esquire Most couples can agree to get a divorce, but few can agree on how to divide their property. As a result, equitable distribution in Pennsylvania can be very costly and require the assistance of an attorney and experts, such as real estate appraisers and forensic accountants. Many couples, therefore, either choose … Continue reading In Pennsylvania, What Happens if We Divorce Without Dividing Our Property?
Bill Introduced for Legalization of Automatic Knives and Knife Preemption in PA!
Recently, Knife Rights, a non-profit 501(c) organization that defends Knife Rights across the United States (similar to the NRA's defense of Firearms Rights), was instrumental in the drafting and lobbying of House Bill 2548, which would legalize switchblades and provide for knife preemption, similar to the firearms preemption of 18 PA.C.S. 6120. While Representative Michelle … Continue reading Bill Introduced for Legalization of Automatic Knives and Knife Preemption in PA!
